About 15 percent of GM’s South Korean workers have applied for a buyout package that the automaker is offering as part of a drastic restructuring, union officials said.
Executives in charge of the Detroit auto show are likely to reschedule it to early October, while recasting the annual event as a simpler, less expensive show.
The automotive industry may be learning from past mistakes. As new-vehicle sales decline to start the year, automakers are largely avoiding the temptation to slash prices when demand fades.
A versatile tailgate and a carbon fiber bed for the redesigned GMC Sierra pickup are in addition to bolder styling, more luxury amenities and a weight reduction from the current version of up to 360 pounds.